Chair of Physical Chemistry III – Prof. Dr. Roland Marschall

Research Projects

Chemical and electronic modifications and kinetic investigations on photocatalysts with defect-pyrochlore structure for water splitting

The aim of this project is the design of tungsten based defect-pyrochlores for photocatalytic water splitting in visible light. Nanostructured or mesoporous tungsten oxides are synthesised with solid-state, solvothermal or soft-templating methods and subsequently characterised in photocatalytic measurements. By ion-exchange with n s2 elements or lattice substitution with 3d transition metal ions the materials are activated for use in visible light.

Aim of this project is the preparation and optimisation of mesoporous hybrid materials for apllication as heterogeneous photo- and acid catalysts in the systhesis of heteroaromatic compounds, e.g. quinolines.